Demonstrators have marched for the 11th successive Sunday of protests in Belarus calling for President Alexander Lukashenko to resign. Opposition leader Svetlana Tikhanovskaya has called for nationwide strike action to go ahead on Monday. bbc.in/3kxbWY7 | BBC News

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Thursday that Belarus has deployed Russia’s new Oreshnik intermediate-range hypersonic missile system, describing it as part of joint strategic deterrence measures with Moscow. Speaking about military cooperation with Russia, Lukashenko said the system had gone on combat duty and was linked to broader regional defense plans, including the presence of Russian forces and tactical nuclear weapons on Belarusian territory. #Belarus #Russia #Lukashenko

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko lashed out at NATO over recent threats to shoot down Russian aircraft. In remarks broadcast from Moscow, Lukashenko warned that such actions would provoke an immediate response, questioning whether NATO would risk targeting a presidential helicopter or military escort near the Polish border. He described the statements as “bold” but dangerous, accusing the alliance of fueling escalation. #Belarus #Lukashenko #NATO #Russia #Moscow #Poland | CGTNEurope